KINGMAN – Page 31 – The Standard Newspaper

A day in the life of a panhandler

Pam Wanner7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

KINGMAN – He’s one of Kingman’s more recognizable panhandling regulars. A man named “Dave” frequently works the corner of Airway Avenue and Stockton Hill Road, catching some shade cast by pine trees just west of the fuel island at Smith’s.

So, if Dave has multiple hours to beg, several days a week, why would he not work instead?

“I’m 63. I can’t compete for a job with these kids. I can’t wait three weeks or three months to get a phone call out of 100 applications and then they ask me 100 questions about my career path

2024 Andy Awards nominees announced

Pam Wanner7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the top nominees for the 2024 Andy Awards, honoring those who have made exceptional contributions to the betterment of the Kingman community. These awards celebrate the legacy of Andy Devine, a true hometown legend, and recognize outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations across multiple categories.

Below are the top nominees in each category.

Student of the Year: Emmalynn Faris, Sophia Meredith, Maysen Victory, Joseph Tadlock, and Bella Zietz.

Mohave County Fair was a hit with young and old alike

Pam Wanner7 months ago6 months ago2 mins

KINGMAN – People from all over the county unite for the annual Mohave County Fair, a four-day-long event, throng with lights and thrilling rides for all ages. Mohave County citizens travel from hours away to visit the Mohave County Fairgrounds in Kingman from Thursday, September 12 to Sunday, September 15. Booths from organizations and businesses throughout the county were scattered outside and inside the center, and murals of artwork from Mohave County artists were hung on the center’s walls.

First Lady of Minnesota Gwen Walz campaigned in Kingman

Pam Wanner7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

KINGMAN – The wife of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz campaigned in Kingman on Monday, September 16 to encourage Kingman’s Democratic population to continue the campaign themselves for about 50 days until voter registration ends – 29 days before election day. A total of 115 Kingman Democrats attended the effort.

Walz addressed several main themes during the event, including a push for plans to stop the Project 2025 agenda,

Pioneer Country Gun & Knife Show

Pam Wanner7 months ago7 months ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Pioneer Country Gun & Knife Show will host their annual Gun & Knife, Coins & Collectibles Show at College Park Community Center, 1990 Jagerson Ave. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. The event is open to the public. Admission is $7 per day or $12 for both days. Kids 16 and under are free with adult paid admission.

For information call Lon at 928-692-0937 or 928-279-4775

Upcoming Closures on Willow Road in Kingman

Pam Wanner7 months ago7 months ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Starting on Thursday, September 19, there will be full closures on Willow Road to allow Allo to perform the necessary work to install fiber optics.